Lenovo has rolled out ThinkShield Solutions, a powerful lineup of security tools built to protect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and other organizations that often lack robust IT support but face growing cybersecurity threats. Designed to deliver enterprise-grade protection, ThinkShield empowers these vulnerable groups with smarter, easier-to-deploy defenses against today’s most dangerous digital attacks.
These groups are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, who see them as easy targets due to their often minimal defenses. Lenovo’s new
ThinkShield offerings aim to change that, giving lean IT teams access to enterprise-level protection without the complexity or cost of traditional solutions.
Why the urgency?
Cyberattacks on SMBs and schools are not just rising—they’re exploding. SMBs account for the majority of reported cyber incidents, with the average cost of a breach soaring to $255,000 per attack.
Schools, which store sensitive data on students and families, have become prime targets for ransomware attacks—with global damages from education-related breaches estimated to cost over $53 billion in downtime between 2018 and September 2023.
The problem? Many of these organizations aren’t prepared to respond when—not if—an attack happens. Basic security training, formal risk management, and defense tools are often lacking or non-existent.
“Even though SMBs and schools are frequently attacked, many still believe they’re too small to be on a hacker’s radar,” said Nima Baiati, Executive Director and GM of Commercial Cybersecurity Solutions at Lenovo. “With ThinkShield Solutions, we’re breaking that myth—and delivering world-class cybersecurity support to teams with tight budgets and limited resources.”
Lenovo’s ThinkShield Solutions use defense-in-depth strategies to provide multi-layered protection—from hardware to cloud. Powered by industry leaders, these tools combine AI-driven threat detection, real-time response, and proactive defense to help small teams punch above their weight in cybersecurity.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s included:
🔐 ThinkShield Extended Detection & Response (XDR) – Powered by SentinelOne
An AI-enabled security platform that detects, responds, and neutralizes threats across email, networks, cloud environments, and devices. Automated threat management helps reduce response time and stop attacks before they escalate.
🗂️ ThinkShield Data Defense Select – Powered by Cigent
Protects data from the inside out with embedded storage-level security, file encryption, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even if a device is compromised, your data remains locked and protected—no matter where it travels.
🖥️ ThinkShield Hardware Defense – Powered by Sepio
Gives IT teams full visibility and control over hardware assets, down to connected peripherals. It also provides real-time insights into hardware vulnerabilities, helping overworked teams stay ahead of potential threats with minimal effort.
Scalable protection, seamless deployment
ThinkShield Solutions are built for simplicity and scalability, offering a single-vendor solution with global support. Whether you’re a small school district or a growing business, Lenovo makes it easier to deploy smart, comprehensive security—without needing a full-scale IT department.
ThinkShield Solutions are available now in select markets worldwide. To learn how you can safeguard your organization, reach out to a Lenovo sales representative or an authorized reseller.